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of complete recovery."


_Onion._

The uses of the onion are many and varied. Fresh onion juice promotes
perspiration, relieves constipation and bronchitis, induces sleep, is
good for cases of scurvy and sufferers from lead colic. It is also
excellent for bee and wasp stings.

Onions are noted for their nerve-soothing properties. They are also
beautifiers of the complexion. But moderation must be observed in their
use or they are apt to disagree. Not everyone can digest onions,
although I believe them to be more easily digested raw than cooked.

A raw onion may be rubbed on unbroken chilblains with good results. If
broken, the onion should be roasted. The heart of a roasted onion placed